Episode ~178

178~Help! I Am a Mom with a Past of Addiction with Racquel Lopez

This week’s episode is raw, redemptive, and rooted in real hope. Courtney sits down with Racquel Lopez—a mom whose story will remind you that no one is ever too far gone for God’s grace.

Racquel began drinking at just 13 years old, believing the lie that she had to be perfect to be accepted—not just by others, but by God. What started out as “fun” quickly spiraled into addiction, shame, and years of hiding behind a carefully constructed double life.

But her story doesn’t end there.

At 25, Racquel got sober. At 32, she became a mom. And in the middle of it all, Jesus met her—in a rehab center, in the depths of brokenness, and on the road to healing. Her story is a powerful testimony of surrender, transformation, and the daily choice to walk in freedom.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

✨ How Racquel’s early belief in perfection shaped her identity
✨ The wake-up call that brought her to her knees—and to rehab
✨ How Jesus showed up in her darkest moment
✨ The truth about shame, surrender, and the slow journey of healing
✨ How recovery and motherhood continue to shape her identity in Christ
✨ Why being a “work in progress” is more than okay—it’s beautiful
✨ How Racquel plans to talk to her kids about her past, grace, and God’s redemption
✨ What she would tell the mom who feels like she’s gone too far for God to reach

This episode is for the mom who feels like her past disqualifies her. For the woman who thinks her story is too messy. For the daughter who needs to be reminded that Jesus meets us right in the middle of our brokenness and begins writing something brand new.

Racquel’s story is proof: you can be both a new creation and still healing—and God will use every part of it.

🎧 Tune in and be encouraged. This one is straight from the heart.

📖 Verse Racquel shares:
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”

🙏 How you can pray with Racquel:
Pray for moms—and daughters—who feel hopeless in addiction. Pray for a softening of hearts, for divine moments of surrender, and for community to surround them in their healing journey.

Connect with Racquel Lopez:
Instagram: @funfreeandflourishing
Facebook: facebook.com/racquel.l.lopez.9
Website: funfreeandflourishing.com
YouTube: @racquellopez
Listen to her podcast: Saved You a Seat

Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: @courtneydoyle_8
Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com
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